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Podcast 029 | The Bohohobos’ Big Trek

Aug 1, 2020 by Backpacking Light

Ryan and Andrew talk to Aïscha Tomasoa and Jesper Jensen – the Bohohobos – about their epic trek through Scandinavia as novice backpackers.

backpacks, bivy sacks, europe, katadyn, Outdoor Research, podcast, rogue panda, Scandinavia, Tarptent, thermarest, trekking, vargo, wild ideas

Enlightened Equipment Torrid Apex Jacket Review

Jul 11, 2020 by Backpacking Light

This Enlightened Equipment Torrid Apex Jacket Review features an ultralight hooded jacket insulated with Climashield Apex that weighs 8.4 oz (238 g).

arc'teryx, enlightened equipment, insulated clothing, jackets, mountain hardwear, Nunatak, Patagonia, synthetic insulation

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Podcast 028 | Making Your Own Backpacking Meals

Jun 30, 2020 by Backpacking Light

This episode of the Backpacking Light podcast is chock full of actionable advice to create your own delicious backpacking meals.

Backpacking Food, cottage industry, dehydrated, dehydration, diversity, dyneema composite fabrics, fatmaps, freeze-dried, fruit, grant, jerky, meals, navigation, nutrition, prep, small business, snacks, Tarptent, van life

Podcast 027 | Listener Q & A

May 30, 2020 by Backpacking Light

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Ryan and Andrew answer listener questions gathered from Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

A.T., appalachian trail, backpacks, batteries, biolite, books, fast packing, feathered friends, footwear, Goosefeet Gear, gossamer gear, hammocks, headlamp, locus gear, mountain laurel designs, movies, Nemo, podcast, rei, shelters, Six Moon Designs, Sleep System, solar, Staff Favorites, thru-hike, trail running, ultralight, Western Mountaineering, xero shoes

2020 Backpacking Light Adventure Film Festival

Apr 27, 2020 by Backpacking Light

Recorded version of the livestream of the 2020 Backpacking Light Adventure Film Festival. This content is available only to Premium and Unlimited Members.

Backpacking, bikepacking, climbing, filmmaking, fkt, mountain biking, mountaineering

Tarptent Double Rainbow Li Tent Review

Apr 24, 2020 by Backpacking Light 43 Comments

The Tarptent Double Rainbow Li is a 2-person, side-entry, 2-door (and 2-vestibule) hybrid single/double-wall tent made with Dyneema Composite Fabrics that weighs 27 oz (765 g).

double wall tent, shelter systems, single wall tent, Tarptent

Podcast 26 | Load Hauling

Apr 21, 2020 by Backpacking Light

Ryan and Andrew talk load hauling – how to go light when you have to pack heavy. Featuring an interview with Kevin Timm of Seek Outside.

arc'teryx, backpacks, bivy sacks, desert backpacking, design, dyneema composite fabrics, load hauling, McHale Backpacks, mountaineering, packrafting, rogue panda, scarpa, seek outside, tarp camping, volume, water carry, Wilderness adventure treks, winter backpacking, xero shoes

Tarptent Moment DW Review (2019 Version)

Apr 10, 2020 by Backpacking Light

The Tarptent Moment DW is a one-person, single-hoop tunnel, silnylon double-walled backpacking tent with a highly modular design.

double wall tents, gossamer gear, hilleberg, hyperlite mountain gear, shelter systems, Tarptent, terra nova, zpacks

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – Resources for the Backpacking Light Community

Mar 28, 2020 by Backpacking Light

This document provides information for the Backpacking Light community on matters related to the COVID-19 pandemic caused by a novel coronavirus.

coronavirus, covid-19, long distance hiking

Podcast 25 | Covid-19: What Does it Mean for Backpacking?

Mar 28, 2020 by Backpacking Light

Andrew and Ryan discuss the ethics of backpacking in light of Covid-19. They are joined by Jeff Garmire and Maggie Slepian.

coronavirus, covid-19, pandemic, podcast, thru-hike

Podcast 024 | The Backpacking Gear We Love, and Why

Feb 27, 2020 by Backpacking Light

Andrew and Ryan talk about some of the BPL Staff’s favorite gear, our gear review philosophy, current news, and more!

arc'teryx, backpacks, canister stoves, coffee, footwear, gear, hyperlite mountain gear, insulating clothing, katadyn, Kokopelli, kuju, Mountainsmith, msr, Nemo, packrafting, Patagonia, podcast, rei, shelters, Sleep System, snowpeak, sony, Staff Favorites, tenkara, Therm-a-Rest, topo athletic, ultralight sleep systems, Wilderness adventure treks, zpacks

Arc’teryx Proton LT Hoody Review

Feb 22, 2020 by Backpacking Light

The Arc’teryx Proton LT Hoody is a hooded, full-zip synthetic active insulation mid-layer that weighs 13.2 oz (375 g) and retails for $299.

active insulation, arc'teryx, inclement weather, jackets, layering, Patagonia, synthetic insulation

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